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This joint resolution honors mothers in Delaware who have lost children to gun violence, acknowledging the significant impact of such tragedies in the state. The resolution highlights several critical statistics, including that 127 people die from gun-related incidents in Delaware approximately every three days, and firearms were the second leading cause of death for children and teenagers aged 1-17 between 2018-2022. The resolution recognizes the profound emotional, medical, financial, and legal burdens these mothers endure, emphasizing that they are victims who must live with the devastating loss of their children and the missed life milestones. Specifically, the resolution calls for honoring these mothers on Mother's Day (May 11, 2025) and encourages expanded efforts to raise public awareness about the grief caused by gun violence. By drawing attention to these losses, the resolution seeks to underscore the human cost of gun violence and promote community understanding of its lasting traumatic effects.

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